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Bomb Threat + Kidprint ID + Ohio Economy
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hey, everybody! It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...
First, today's weather:
Sunlit and cooler. High: 74 Low: 47.
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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Authorities say a bomb threat to Memorial Health Systems was part of a foreign scam. A search was conducted and no bomb was called. (WTAP)
- There are a number of locations where kids can get a child ID throughout the summer in Washington County. It's called Kidprint ID and it's useful in case of emergency. (WCSO)
- Federal decisions in the coming months could have a huge impact on Ohio's economy and inflation effecting the state. (Statenews)
- WSCC Dean George Bilokonski has been honored for his leadership. He's Dean of Engineering and Business and received an award from the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition (AOMC) (Marietta Times)
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Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "NOW & THEN 409 Fort Street Marietta Where a two-story colonial once stood overlooking the confluence of the Muskingum & Ohio Rivers, is now a 12 unit apartment complex. When I resided in this complex [front, 2nd floor], my neighbor, Ed E..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!
— Christopher Schmitt
About me: Hey there, I'm the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I've lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.
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